Clinical Nurse Specialist-Wound CNS

at  The London Clinic

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Able to manage and conduct nurse-led clinics.
• Able to make decisions independently.
• Counselling skills at level 2 (breaking bad news).
• IT competence in the usual applications – database, spread sheet and presentation software etc.
• Significant experience in specialism.
• Experience of managing service provision and the supervision and managing of staff.
• Ability to represent the department at meetings of internal, local, regional and national bodies and institutions
• Competent in the delivery of medications both orally and IV.
  This advert will close on Monday 25th November
  The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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KEY DUTIES

• Outpatient Clinics: Responsible for managing outpatient clinics, supporting consultants, and independently reviewing patients. This requires high-level decision-making and coordinating care throughout the patient’s journey, from diagnosis to follow-up care.
• Service Development: Actively participate in developing the specialist service strategy, working with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), external agencies, and other departments to achieve shared goals.
• Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Clinics: Developing and providing expert support in diabetic foot and complex wound clinics, working closely with tissue viability nurses.
• Patient & Carer Support: Assist patients and their carers with lifestyle changes and secondary prevention when appropriate. Provide emotional, psychological, and practical support throughout their care journey.
• Patient Communication & Information: Provide patients, carers, and hospital staff with appropriate written information, and ensure clear, sensitive communication of complex medical information.
• Patient Psychosocial Support: Offer psychological, social, and cultural support to patients and their families, addressing their holistic care needs.
• Care Coordination: Help patients navigate their care pathway, coordinating appointments and individual needs, while collaborating as appropriate with the international office to ensure seamless care.
• Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration: Act as a key member of the MDT, providing expert clinical guidance, supporting patient care, and participating in decision-making. Assisting to arrange the MDT as well as being an active member.
• Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication between departments, wards, to ensure smooth patient care including financial, procurement and administration.
• Autonomous Decision-Making: Work independently, providing expert advice on patient conditions and treatments, while being professionally accountable for patient care.
• Complex Information Management: Communicate complex and sensitive medical information empathetically to patients and their families, ensuring understanding and providing reassurance. Arranging for equipment and letters of guarantee for international patients.
• Clinical Interventions & Planning: Collaborate with health professionals to plan and deliver interventions based on best practices and clinical judgement, including non-medical prescribing when required.